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Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In PA
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Washington DC residents are being urged to avoid consuming certain oysters after a recall linked to a norovirus outbreak, federal officials announced.
The contaminated oysters were sold under the brands Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi and harvested between Dec. 1 and Dec. 9, 2024, from British Columbia (BC), Canada, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The oysters, distributed by S&M Shellfish Co. of San Francisco, were shipped to retailers and restaurants across several states, including New Jersey, New York, Pe…
Giant-brand Frozen Waffles Recalled For Possible Listeria Contamination
GIANT recalled its store-brand frozen waffles due to the possibility of Listeria contamination.
The grocery chain, which is headquartered in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, announced the following recalls on Friday, Oct. 18:
Giant-brand Blueberry Waffles, 12.3 OZ, UPC: 068826707394, Codes: Best by 11/8/24-8/30/25.
Giant-brand Buttermilk Waffles, 12.3 OZ, UPC: 068826707396, Codes: Best by 12/11/24-9/9/25.
Giant-brand Chocolate Chip Waffles, 12.3 OZ, UPC: 068826707398, Codes: Best By 12/16/24-7/27/25.
Giant-brand Chocolate Chip Waffles, 29.6 OZ, UPC: 068826715002, Codes: Best By 11/11…
Recall Of 11.7M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry: List Released Of PA Schools That Received Products
A preliminary list has been released of schools that received items that were part of a nationwide recall of millions of pounds of meat and poultry products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria.
The initial recall involving the manufacturer, Bruce Pac, was for 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) products sold at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Trader Joe's, 7-Eleven, Aldi, and other stores. It was announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Earlier this week, the recall was expanded to include 11,765,285 pounds of products, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspectio…
Nationwide Meat Recall Expands To 11.7M Pounds: Products Sold At Major Supermarkets
A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria has been expanded to include 11,765,285 pounds.
The initial recall involving the manufacturer, Bruce Pac, was for 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) products sold at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Trader Joe's, 7-Eleven, Aldi, and other stores. It was announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Late Tuesday night, Oct. 15, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced 1.8 million pounds of new products have been added to the recall.
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Mold, Mildew, Insects Found At Boar’s Head Plant Tied To Deadly Listeria Outbreak, Report Says
Inspectors at the Boar's Head plant tied to a deadly Listeria outbreak discovered mold, mildew and insects among dozens of violations, according to a report by CBS News.
Dozens of violations at the plant in Jarratt, Virginia, were outlined in records released by the US Department of Agriculture, the report said.
After an initial recall of around 200,000 pounds of deli meat due to possible Listeria contamination, the company expanded it to approximately seven million additional pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products on Tuesday, July 30.
Boar's Head's recall includes 71 p…
Raw Milk Recall In Lancaster County Due To E. Coli: PA Dept. Of Agriculture
A raw milk recall has been issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
Meadow View Jerseys brand milk bought between Aug. 5-12 with a sell-by date of Aug. 19 should be thrown away immediately, according to the PA Dept. of Agriculture.
It was sold in plastic gallon, quart, pint, and plastic and glass half-gallon jugs.
Routine pathogen testing showed the milk was contaminated with E. coli, the department explained.
"Shigatoxin-producing E. coli can make people sick with diarrhea, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, sepsis, and other illnesses," the dep…
Local PA Cheese Is Tainted, Officials Say
Officials in Harrisburg are warning Pennsylvanians to check their fridges.
All "Hilltop Meadow Farm" brand "60 Day Aged Pepper Jack Raw Milk Cheese" with a sell-by date of Sept. 21, 2023, or sooner should be thrown away said the state Agriculture Department in a release.
Testing of the cheese has shown the presence of the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes, authorities said.
As a result, Hilltop Meadow Farm of Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, is voluntarily recalling the product, according to regulators.
The Pepper Jack was sold in half-pound, one-pound, 2.5-pound,…
